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The only place on the planet, where you can get close to the world's smallest and rarest dolphin, the Hector's Dolphin. Simply rare and unique.
Highlights
- Swim with playful Hector's Dolphins in the Akaroa Harbour
- Rated as one of the ‘Top 10 Marine Mammal Experiences in The World’ by Lonely Planet!
- Once in a lifetime experience with the world's smallest and rarest dolphin
- Complimentary refreshments onboard
SWIMMING WITH DOLPHINS – AKAROA
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Akaroa Harbour is the only place on the planet where you can get close to the world's smallest and rarest dolphin, the Hector's Dolphin!
These magnificent creatures have made their home base in Akaroa, a stunning French inspired sea-side village just a 90 minute scenic drive from Christchurch. The name Akaroa means "long harbour".
Join Black Cat Cruises for an unforgettable journey where you’ll get the once in a lifetime opportunity to swim with these dolphins inside the naturally protected harbour, not out in the open seas.
Black Cat Cruises are a supreme tourism award winning company with an excellent safety track record and a portion of every ticket sold goes towards the conservation of the Hector's dolphin.
We only allow 12 swimmers in the water at one time allowing greater opportunity for one on one interaction with the dolphins.
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2spaces priced from:
- Adult$185.00
- Child$155.00
6spaces priced from:
- Adult$129.00
- Child$155.00
2spaces priced from:
- Adult$149.00
- Child$155.00
4spaces priced from:
- Adult$185.00
- Child$155.00
3spaces priced from:
- Adult$185.00
- Child$155.00
4spaces priced from:
- Adult$139.00
- Child$155.00
4spaces priced from:
- Adult$129.00
- Child$155.00
4spaces priced from:
- Adult$129.00
- Child$155.00
Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
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21ktjdt from South Korea
Lifetime Memorable Experience
joshuam3 from NZ
Lifetime Memorable Experience
joshuam3 from NZ
Amazing!
freyab3 from United Kingdom
An amazing experience
Jessica from NZ
An amazing experience
Jessica from NZ
Best day ever!
Dee Adebakin from United Kingdom
Best day ever!
Dee Adebakin from United Kingdom
AMAZING EXPERIENCE!!!
MARIA FLORENCIA DIFONZO from Argentina
Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
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Charlie from New Zealand wrote on 11 January 2021
Fantastic experience!
Loved the dolphin swimming. The guide and skipper were extremely knowledgeable and care deeply about the dolphins. Would recommend highly for anybody looking to tick off that bucket list!
Kristin Ordnung from New Zealand wrote on 11 January 2021
Awesome experience 🙂
Thanks so much to the whole team. Absolutely did a great job in making it a special day to remember. chris and Lilly where lovely guide's and made us feel welcome and looked after. Would do it again any time. Great experience
joshuam3 from New Zealand wrote on 05 January 2021
Lifetime Memorable Experience
Did the morning session and probably each and every single Hector dolphin in the harbour. Did not disappoint. We were in the water and had a few different pods around. All equipment provided was super high quality!! Thanks again
malmeninga from New Zealand wrote on 02 January 2021
Terrific
Captain Chris was great and managed an engine issue well. Awesome experience with the dolphins.
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wimm from New Zealand wrote on 18 January 2021
great day
Very friendly staff with good and clear explanation about H&S and what is going to happen , taking good effort to find dolphins. We did get refund on the price because they said that it was not up to standard for black cat cruises although we did swim with the dolphins. Not that many around but still a great time.
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